‘Science Magazine’ Profiles ‘DIY Hearing Aid’ Inventor
For about $15-$20, Bhamla says that anyone can recreate the device at home with online blueprints, a soldering iron, and easy-to-find parts.
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‘Forbes’ Article Cites Benefits of COVID-19 for Hearables Market
A spokesperson for the FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health has said that it's likely that the deadline for the release of guidelines on the “OTC Hearing Aid Act” may be pushed back due to the coronavirus, according to Forbes.
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FDA Issues Letter to “OTC Hearing Aid” Manufacturers
A letter by the FDA's William Maisel cautions that hearing devices cannot use “OTC hearing aids” in their marketing since the FDA definition of this hearing aid class—which would probably include severity of loss and other important safety, quality, and labeling requirements—has not yet been established.
Survey Analysis Finds 20% of People with Hearing Aids Do Not Use Them
The study showed that approximately 20% of adults currently do not use their hearing aids at all, 30% use them some of the time, and the remaining 50% most of the time.
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Tech Trends in OTC Hearing Aids
Active noise cancellation and LE Audio are examples of two important technical innovations that may help transform OTC hearing aids, allowing for improved own-voice perception and more numerous streaming options for consumers, respectively. Other enhancements like inertial and biometric sensors also show promise for widening the market for amplication devices.
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Understanding Hearing Aid Rejection and Opportunities for OTC Using the COM-B Model
The COM-B model provides a framework for understanding factors that influence consumer behavior when purchasing hearing aids. While OTC hearing aids have been created to address affordability and accessibility, researchers Brent Edwards and Melanie Ferguson point out that the model clearly suggests consumers will continue to reject hearing aids until the other influencing factors are addressed.
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Meeting the Challenges of OTC: Who Are Self-fitting Hearing Aids Really For?
What personal and technological factors will influence consumers’ success with self-fitting OTC hearing devices? Researcher Elizabeth Convery, PhD, looks at recent studies suggesting that OTC manufacturers and providers must address a range of important personal and device factors before self-fitting can become a viable option for adults with hearing loss.
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Individualizing Hearing Healthcare: New Opportunities in OTC Hearing Aids
With the current and future changes in hearing healthcare, we have a newfound opportunity and increased flexibility for individualized care. Whether we are considering the level of service or the application of advanced hearing aid processing, one size does not fit all. Here is a brief summary of the research about how hearing care professionals can make meaningful differences in the individual care of consumers who are using amplification products—regardless of whether these are OTC or traditionally dispensed hearing devices.
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Lantos Launches Storefront E-Commerce Portal for Custom-fit Hearing Products
Products currently available cover sleep assistance, personal audio, professional audio, work safety, recreation & sport safety, and hunting & outdoor.
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Contacta Appoints Exertis ProAV as Distributor of Hearing Loop and Speech Transfer Systems in Australia
Contacta, an assistive living specialist, announced the appointment of Exertis ProAV Australia, part of Stampede and Exertis ProAV, to serve as its value distribution partner to drive sales of its hearing loop and speech transfer systems in the region.
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ChatableApps Launches ‘Universal Hearing Aid’
ChatableApps announced the launch of “the world’s first universal hearing aid, using neuroscience-led artificial intelligence to enable those suffering from hearing loss to hear one-to-one conversations clearly, using an everyday smartphone and a standard pair of earbuds.”
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Starkey Updates Fall Alert Feature in ‘Basic Mode’ for IOS and Android
Using their built-in 3D sensors, Starkey’s Livio Edge AI hearing aids can detect when the wearer falls and send alert messages to selected contacts.
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Starkey’s Livio AI Wins Silver Stevie Award
During the evaluation process, judges noted, “The list of features of Livio AI is astounding. Starkey is taking great steps towards more inclusive living for hearing impaired individuals.”
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Nuheara Announces Sales Milestone with IQbuds2 Max
Nuheara Ltd announced that it has now surpassed over 4,000 units in pre-orders for its newest flagship product, IQbuds² MAX.
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Oticon Launches Ruby Hearing Aid for Budget-Conscious Patients
The new Oticon Ruby “sets a new standard in the essential category, delivering great sound quality, hassle-free rechargeability, and easy wireless connectivity in one complete solution—all within the reach of today’s budget-conscious patients.”
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Eargo Announces Discounts on Merchandise for Healthcare Workers
Eargo announced that they are doubling their commitment to healthcare professionals and their families by giving away “1 million in value of their virtually invisible hearing aids.” This offer is an expansion of the company’s previous commitment of $500,000 worth of value, as announced on March 30.
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Earlens Contact Hearing Solution Introduced with Inductive Coupling vs Light-Driven Coupling
In January 2019, the FDA approved a new and improved inductive radio power system for the Earlens Contact Hearing Solution which replaced the previous light-driven system. This article details the advantages of this change, and provides study results on the benefits of the inductive coupling system and how it is equal to or surpasses the light-driven system in several parameters.
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Starkey’s 2.4 GHz Hearing Aids Now Available in All Configurations and Colors
Starkey announced that “the world’s first 2.4 GHz custom rechargeable hearing aids” are now available in all configurations and colors.
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